"Thank you so much, you guys are definitely doing something right! I love the gym... it is by far the best one I have ever joined."
Jennifer

"I am enjoying the gym so much. I have tried 3 gyms in my adult life and never went more than a handful of times....I am loving the zumba class, tatum's cardio class and the yoga wall. I like that Jenn knows my name when I check in. Thank you for creating a great atmosphere for me to get healthy!"
Nina

"Malisa is the least pretentious yoga instructor I've ever had! I feel so happy to attend her class. Not only is her physical instruction top notch, her instruction on the inner aspects of the practice is relatable and stays with me even when I am not in a class."
Trish Benford

"Thanks for all of your help! Everyone at Castle Hill has been wonderful so far and I'm very happy that I made the switch from Pure! You all make me feel very welcome and not like just part of the crowd."
Jill Welch

"This gym is not merely a place to workout like a gerbil in wheel. Castle Hill encourages you to make health and fitness a lifestyle."
Amy S

"I think you could successfully promote your environmentally conscious gym in advertising. It is so attractive to many Austinites to find a business with that commitment and very unique as well. Thanks for creating such a great space to work out in."
Laura Balla

"I love the gym, how it appeals to young and old and how clean it always feels. I asked you a few weeks ago to fix the total body gym and was gratified about how quickly you responded."
Jan Dailey

"Your gym is the best! And I am proud of your commitments to your love for health, life and the environment."
Katherine Butler

"I am one of the first clients of Castle Hill and it is truly my home away from home as well. I can honestly say that I am in better shape and health since faithfully going to this gym. This well-being makes me a better person toward everyone."
Janet Sullivan

"Fitness is indeed more than lifting weights for body strength - Castle Hill demonstrates this!"
Rich Armington

"As I often tell my children "you have to be different to make a difference"! Castle Hill is different."
Julie Horvath

"I love the little community you've created at Castle Hill... thanks for all your work!"
Lesley Ramsey

"Castle Hill Fitness is an exceptional place. Thanks for providing such a first class facility and group of people."
Randy Rice

"I don't know that I have ever been associated with a better managed facility. Your very happy client,"
John Mobley

"Thanks for caring about the environment. I have been very happy at the Castle."
Penny Hobbs

"I'm happy and proud to be part of such an awesome community. Castle Hill rules!"
Selena Pang

"I'm very proud of you and proud to be a member of Castle Hill!"
Toni Thomasson

"I love your Planet Castle Hill. It has made a huge impact on the health and well-being of both my daughter and me. Keep up the amazing work and spirit!"
Barbara Laing

"I love Castle Hill and the people in it - thanks for all that you do for us!"
Amy Roberts

"I had no idea that the most favorite gym that I've ever used in my life, the one that finally turned around my contempt of exercise by actually making it fun and unintimidating, also was run with the same concern and thoughtfulness for the future of the planet and its inhabitants that I feel. "
Heather Page

"Castle Hill has totally changed my lifestyle. The teachers are unparalleled. Now I exercise every day and I feel completely different. I hate to miss a day!"
Janis Hydak

"Castle Hill is different from other gyms because of the cool laid back atmosphere and it's not a meat market. What keep me coming back are the instructors. Great gym: clean, cool and just my style."
Melody Thames

"Castle Hill is the most welcoming gym I have ever been a member of. People who work there and who attend are warm and friendly, and focused on fitness and health."
Jenn Lindberg

"Everyone treats me with respect and near admiration for showing up consistently. I have made quite a few new friends."
Steve Jung

"I have had more personal attention from your staff in one month than I did in a year and a half at my old gym."
Joe Wojtowicz

"I must tell you that I have belonged to many gyms and I am in love with working out at Castle Hill… I am 6 pounds lighter today… I feel so much better."
Aimee Deputy

"All three instructors I have taken yoga with have been much better than average: articulate, knowledgeable and attentive to their pupils."
Byron Thomas

"I am truly inspired by your staff and the commitment they have to your patrons and members"
Angie Houtz

"Know that I recognize and deeply value the loving contribution of artistic form + imaginative function = Castle Hill Fitness"
Dianne Graham

"It is almost a family environment, very personal. This is the first time I really stick to a program simply because I truly enjoy the hour I spend at Castle Hill every day."
Peter Burner

"The Castle never lets me down!!! This month is my 3 year anniversary!! I could not ask for a better gym or a more delightful group of dedicated athletes to staff it."
Anna Krachey

Workshops / Series

All	Aug	Sept
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September 2nd –
September 30th

Riding the Edge

with Jerry

6:30 to 8 a.m. Thursdays

The series is designed to determine threshold heartrate and to train very close to that number for three consecutive weeks in an effort to raise the threshold to a higher level thus increasing the fitness of the rider and the average speed out on the road. Class-series participants are highly encouraged to attend Jerry's 7:00 AM Monday/Wednesday morning classes as well to get more saddle time with the heartrate monitor to get an even bigger boost in threshold.

This series will be an awesome start to your training program and will provide valuable heartrate data for setting goals for the rest of 2010. Feel free to email or call Jerry Gerlich at 512.576.9144 with questions.

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Studio: Chakras
Lotus

September 6th

FREE Day of Yoga

7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday

Labor Day Yoga Events include:
7-8 a.m.: Introduction to Traditional Mysore-style Ashtanga
8-9:15 a.m.: Yoga for Joint Mobility
8-10 a.m.: Mysore-style Ashtanga Yoga
9:30-10:45 a.m.: Vinyasa Yoga
10-11:15 a.m.: Focus on Form
11:15-12:30 p.m.: Restorative Yoga
4-5:30 p.m.: Starting with a Big Heart: Beginning in Anusara
4:45-6 p.m.: Yin Yoga
5:30-7 p.m.: Karma and Lila: The Dance of Work and Play

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September 7th –
October 5th

Road Rides

with Jodie Eldridge

6 p.m. Tuesdays

Do you have a road bike but just don't know where to go outside your neighborhood? Let Jodie show you the ropes while teaching group riding skills. This 5 week class series will introduce you to routes around Castle Hill and new buddies to ride with! Each week will progress to a more challenging route with terrain ranging from flat (Shoal Creek loop) to endurance building to the final big hill (Mt. Bonnell). Each Tuesday we ROLL OUT at 6pm, bring 2 bottles, electrolyte or fuel snack, wear sunscreen. We meet at the Castle Hill Cycles shop. A basic knowledge and experience in riding on the road is required, clip in shoes a plus, always wear a helmet.

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Studio: Martial Arts

September 8th –
October 6th

2 for 1 Toning Series: Arms + Legs

with Hilary

7 a.m. Wednesdays

Combining the best exercises to tone and trim your shoulders, arms, back, and legs? Join Hilary as she takes you through a firming and lifting sequence that satisfies both upper and lower body. Get 2 for 1 toning and say, "Bye-Bye Bat Wings & Inner Thighs!"

Questions? Email hilary@castlehillfitness.com.

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Studio: Martial Arts

September 10th –
October 8th

2 for 1 Toning Series: Abs + Buns

with Hilary

7 a.m. Fridays

This 2 for 1 toning series is all about toning your tush and flattening the belly. Hilary will give you a 5 week blast of cardio, intervals of core, and tons of tush to help you whittle your middle.

Questions? Email hilary@castlehillfitness.com.

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September 11th

FREE Group Road Ride

8 a.m. Saturday

Join us for Community Group Rides Saturdays this Fall! If there are enough riders we'll form 2 groups; one gentler Beginner and a quicker Intermediate one. We'll roll out together from the Castle Hill parking lot and group members decide which group they want to go with. Free Coffee and Oatmeal for participants before the ride.

Rides will be 2-3 hours each and are open to anyone. Contact celeste@castlehillfitness.com if you have questions.

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September 13th –
October 1st

Mini Boot Camp

6 to 7 a.m. Monday through Friday / 3 weeks

Mini Bootcamp is a fun opportunity to start your workdays fully energized and stimulated, while guaranteeing you are getting a good 5-hour dose of quality workouts per week. This is ideal to jumpstart your fitness program, crank it up a notch, and or experience the benefits of a balanced training program. While participants of all levels are welcome, the program is targeted towards beginner and intermediate level students.

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Studio: Lotus

September 18th

Ayurveda for the Seasons – Fall

with Mandy + Kerry Meath

12:30 to 3 p.m. Saturday

Fall is a time when the windy, cold, dry, mobile, and subtle qualities start to rear their head. This is a time to begin cooling off the body from summer, while staying grounded and stable to help build the immunity for winter.

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September 18th –
October 27th

Run for the Water

with Tammy

6:30 a.m. Wednesdays and 7 a.m. Saturdays

Sign up for this run series and learn how to train for your best performance! This series will target your individual training pace zones to take your run fitness to an optimal level using specific, scientific training strategies. Implementing the following pillars of endurance training will lead you to an injury-free peak performance: specific endurance training, strength, recovery, & nutrition.

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Studio: Annex

October 29th, 2010 –
November 20th, 2011

Yoga Weekends with Christina Sell + special guests

Weekend Anusara Intensives for Teachers and Dedicated Students

OCTOBER 29-31, 2010: Entering the Heart of Practice, co-taught with Noah Mazé
JANUARY 14-16, 2011: Radical Self-Esteem and Communication, co-taught with Amy Ippoliti
SEPTEMBER 16-18, 2011: Opening to the Power Within, co-taught with Noah Mazé
NOVEMBER 18-20, 2011: Giving Thanks for the Glory of Embodiment: Anatomy and Asana Intensive, co-taught with Martin Kirk

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Studio: Annex

October 29th –
October 31st

Entering the Heart of Practice

with Christina Sell + Noah Mazé

At the heart of practice is the Heart itself. In the philosophies that inform Anusara Yoga the Heart is seen as the gateway to the essence of Reality where we are connected to our deepest truths and the deepest truths of the Spirit. Discipline, from this vantage point, is not some imposed ideal nor some outer standard to perfect. Disciplined practice is simply the natural and dedicated expression of the recognition of one's Heart.

6 to 8 p.m. Friday:
Anchoring Yourself in Your Intention: Hip Opening - all levels

10am to 1 p.m. Saturday:
Opening Your Heart to the Highest: Back bends - all levels

3 to 6 p.m. Saturday:
Cultivating the Nectar of Practice: Inversions, Forward Bends and Twists - intermediate level

10 am to 1 p.m. Sunday:
Dedication, Reverence and Devotion: Backbends and Arm Balances - intermediate/advanced level

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November 13th, 2010 –
February 6th, 2011

Incorporating Ancient Teaching into Modern Times

with Gioconda + Maricarmen

NOVEMBER 13-14, 2010 SAMKHYA PHILOSOPHY w. MARICARMEN + GIOCONDA
Divine Separation – We begin our studies with the journey from the one to the many. Weekend includes in-depth study, asana practice and Yoga Nidra in exploration of our singular experience in the world.

NOVEMBER 20-21, 2010 THE SUBTLE BODY w. SPECIAL GUEST JAMES BAILEY
Divine Experience – James Bailey will serve as our guide in awakening the subtle body, focusing on Prana, Marma, Nadi, Chakras & Manas and how to use awareness of these subtle aspects to deepen our practice of yoga and understanding of more subtle aspects of our embodied experience.

DECEMBER 11-12, 2010 GANESHA + THE NATURE OF OBSTACLES w. GIOCONDA
Divine Discernment – As we walk the path of yoga, we seek to re-unite the many aspects of ourselves. Along the journey, we encounter challenges that invite us to deeper levels of wisdom and show us the power of choice. Weekend includes asana practice, meditation, pranayama & self-inquiry.

JANUARY 8-9, 2011 HANUMAN w. MARICARMEN
Divine Devotion – Hanuman's strength rises from the depth of his devotion, and from devotion, he is capable of great action in the world. Weekend includes study, strong asana practice and devotional practice.

FEBRUARY 5-6, 2011 CELEBRATORY WEEKEND w. MARICARMEN + GIOCONDA
Divine Union - Ultimately, the practice of yoga leads us back to union. This weekend is the culmination of our studies, and includes student participation in offering closing practices inspired by the journey. Weekend includes full range practice, asana, pranayama, meditation, study, discussion and kirtan.